September Decorating Savvy Checklist

If you’ve spent any time with me here at TIDA, you know we feature a monthly Decorating Savvy Checklist to help you create that beautiful and enhanced home you’re after! If you’re new to TIDA, then let me honestly admit to you that because I’m a 95 mile-per-hour person, I’m a major list maker! To…

Urban Unisex Nursery

Not sure what the stork has in store for you? This nursery forgoes your typical blue and pink decor to create a bold space perfect for a little boy OR girl! We began by selecting a crib and dresser combo with clean, mid-century modern lines. Across the room, we added a stylish rocker in rich,…

Wood Furniture Problems

If the stress of decorating is getting to you, enjoy one of my new design giggles!

How To Create An Elegant Looking Bedroom on a Dime

This is where you begin and end your day – it should bring you comfort and joy, not stress!

August Decorating Savvy Checklist

To help you create that great-looking home and life you’re after, each month I provide a month-appropriate Decorating Savvy Checklist. Select even one of the actions you can take THIS month to make immediate improvements to your nest and life! Evaluate the window shades. Replace or update any tired shades for better sun control or…

Tips For Choosing The Right Wallpaper

TIDA Peep Question of the Week is all about wallpaper! Fabric, location, color, pattern… consider all of these things when choosing a wallpaper! Important design strategy is discussed here.

Room In a Box: Zen Modern Outdoor Space

Summertime yard work making you want to lose your marbles? This month we pulled together eclectic elements with clean silhouettes to create an outdoor space that will help you find your inner zen. We began the space by selecting a stylish sofa and armchair set, accented with a patina cocktail table. We then added a…

Warning: Ikea Recalls Furniture Blamed in Children’s Injury & Death

An important guidepost here at TIDA is not simply the predictable adage “Buyer Beware.” Instead we favor empowering Design Lovers to be Wise Design Lovers, so our guidance on any design spending is always: “Buyer Be Aware.” In this blog post, we hope to protect you, your family and your friends by spreading the word…

Why You Should Think Twice About Accent Walls

Before you go painting accent walls willy-nilly, first you need to know what the accent wall actually DOES to your home. Thanks for sending in your question, Kate!

4 Interior Design Myths & How Not To Get Sucked In

….empowering tips for the (frustrated!) DIY Design Lover Hey Design Lovers! Raise your hand if you ever feel frustrated with your decorating results. Either your home just doesn’t hit the mark, despite your efforts, or maybe there’s one room that’s driving you nuts. No doubt about it: Decorating stress stinks. If it hits you when…

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